Noun
1. the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear;
2. the expression on a person's face;
3. the general outward appearance of something;
4. the act of confronting bravely;
5. the striking or working surface of an implement
6. a part of a person that is used to refer to a person;
7. a surface forming part of the outside of an object;
8. the part of an animal corresponding to the human face
9. the side upon which the use of a thing depends (usually the most prominent surface of an object);
10. a contorted facial expression;
11. a specific size and style of type within a type family
12. status in the eyes of others;
13. impudent aggressiveness;
14. a vertical surface of a building or cliff
Verb
1. deal with (something unpleasant) head on;
2. oppose, as in hostility or a competition;
3. be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to;
4. be opposite;
5. turn so as to face; turn the face in a certain direction;
6. present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize;
7. turn so as to expose the face;
8. line the edge (of a garment) with a different material;
9. cover the front or surface of;
That face called up in his mind the image of his end wife.
We ought to face the world and brave the storm.
Smith has run away from home, but his family are putting a good face on it.
A smile came over her face.
The eyes, nose and mouth are parts of the face.
I shall have to gather myself together to face the whole board of directors.
He was so worried that sweat began to pour down his face.
His face [ jaw ] fell .
Mary was so embarrassed. She could only hide her face in shame.
Turn the picture round to face the wall.
A paleness overspread her face.
He has an honest face.
Face the rough weather of struggle and forge ahead.
If you touch me again I'll slap your face!
His face is peeling because of sunburn.
The traveller's face was covered with insect bites.
I wanted to say something, but her face quite put me off.
His face swelled up with the toothache.
She swivelled the chair around to face them.
Don't stop at the face value of the word.
Her face told her joy.
A sudden smile of recognition flashed across his face.
Her face, though sad, still evoked a feeling of serenity.
He dashed water in my face.
Don't be afraid of losing face.
His face has a grotesque appearance.
Walking along the narrow gangway of the theater, I see a familiar face.
His face was covered with beads of sweat.
The eyes redeem the face from ugliness.
face down (或 downwards)
with the face or surface turned towards the ground
he lay face down on his bed.
someone's face fits
(Brit.)someone has the necessary qualities for something
if your face didn't fit they could get rid of you within twelve months.
the face of the earth
used for emphasis or exaggeration, to refer to the existence or disappearance of someone or something
he's just disappeared &B{off the face of the earth}.
the most gruelling training &B{on the face of the earth}.
face up (或 upwards)
with the face or surface turned upwards to view
place the panel face up before cutting.
get out of someone's face
[usu. as imperative](N. Amer. informal)stop harassing or annoying someone
have the face to do something
(dated)have the effrontery to do something
in one's face
directly at or against one; as one approaches
she slammed the door in my face.
in face (或the face of)
when confronted with
her resolution in the face of the enemy.
in your face
her resolution in the face of the enemy.
lose face
suffer a loss of respect; be humiliated
loss of face
a loss of respect; humiliation
he could step aside now without loss of face.
make (或 pull) a face (或 faces)
produce an expression on one's face that shows dislike, disgust, or some other negative emotion, or that is intended to be amusing
Anna pulled a funny face at the girl.
off one's face
(informal)very drunk or under the influence of illegal drugs
I had a great time going out clubbing and getting off my face.
put a brave (或 bold 或 good) face on something
act as if something unpleasant or upsetting is not as bad as it really is
he was putting a brave face on it but she knew he was shattered.
just another pretty face
He had a time convincing them he was a genuine expert, not just another pretty face.
appearance, look, face, aspect
face, confront
meet, encounter, confront, face, contact
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